Comfort Food

15 Sensational Slow Cooker Desserts

Forget precise bake times and finicky measurements — these simple treats made in the slow cooker can turn virtually anyone into a dessert-making master.

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Baked Apples with Cider Butter Sauce

<p>Take advantage of apple season with this simple, cold-weather dessert. Take it to the next level and serve your baked apples alongside frozen yogurt, ice cream or even a dollop of whipped cream.</p>
<p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/baked-apples-with-cider-butter-sauce/10618/" target="_blank"><strong>Baked Apples with Cider Butter Sauce</strong></a></p>

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Slow Cooker Pineapple Upside-Down Cake

<p>Classic Pineapple Upside-Down Cake gets the slow cooker treatment for a show-stopping dessert without slaving over the oven. With a little paper-towel trick, the cake gets all the same caramelized fruit bottom — that becomes the top, of course — without any sogginess. </p>
<p>Get the recipe for <strong><a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/slow-cooker-pineapple-upside-down-cake/20348/" target="_blank">Slow Cooker Pineapple Upside-Down Cake</a></strong></p>

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Slow Cooker Sticky Toffee Pudding

<p>Your slow cooker was made to make this magical, sticky pudding-like cake. Pumpkin pie spice and rich caramel sauce are a match made in heaven, and a terrific way to end a meal.</p>
<p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/slow-cooker-sticky-toffee-pudding/18957/" target="_blank"><strong>Slow Cooker Sticky Toffee Pudding</strong></a></p>

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Slow Cooker Brown Sugar Cheesecake

<p>Cheesecake without worrying about a dreaded crack forming down the middle? The gentle heat and moist environment of a slow cooker will keep this cheesecake, sweetened with the darker flavour of brown sugar, creamy and crack-free. </p>
<p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/slow-cooker-brown-sugar-cheesecake/19491/" target="_blank"><strong>Slow Cooker Brown Sugar Cheesecake</strong></a></p>

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Slow Cooker Banana Bread

<p>Good as a dessert or something to enjoy with an afternoon cup of tea, banana bread is the perfect comfort-food baked good. Here, it gets the slow-cooker treatment, cooking on the countertop without any fuss. This recipe calls for a few blueberries, but we understand if you want to use chocolate chips instead. </p>
<p>Get the recipe for <strong><a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/slow-cooker-banana-bread/20799/" target="_blank">Slow Cooker Banana Bread</a></strong></p>

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Slow Cooker Peach Cobbler

<p>Peaches are paired with the warming spices of cinnamon and ginger in this simple cobbler. The fruit — frozen is fine — is mixed with a bit of sugar before getting topped with biscuit dough and gently baked in the slow cooker for a cozy, uncomplicated dessert. </p>
<p>Get the recipe for <strong><a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/slow-cooker-peach-cobbler/19495/" target="_blank">Slow Cooker Peach Cobbler</a></strong></p>

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Slow Cooker Berry Cobbler

<p>For a ‘berry’ easy dessert, pull out your slow cooker and make this colourful cobbler. Mixed berries stew together to make a sweet base while the biscuit dough gently bakes on top. As the slow cooker does all the work, you’ll have time to whip up the sour-cream topping to dollop over.</p>
<p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/slow-cooker-berry-cobbler/20164/" target="_blank"><strong>Slow Cooker Berry Cobbler</strong></a></p>

Slow Cooker Gooey Brownie Cake

<p>This super-easy dessert takes little time to prepare, and comes out looking (and tasting!) like a soft, warm brownie right from the oven. Serve with fresh whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.</p>
<p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/slow-cooker-gooey-brownie-cake/18951/" target="_blank"><strong>Slow Cooker Gooey Brownie Cake</strong></a></p>

Slow Cooker Peach Cobbler

<p>Skip the oven and try your hand at this simple and satisfying peach cobbler made in the slow cooker.</p>
<p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/slow-cooker-peach-cobbler/18152/" target="_blank"><strong>Alton Brown's Slow Cooker Peach Cobbler</strong></a></p>

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Slow Cooker Chocolate Fondue

<p>Don't worry about burning your chocolate dip or letting it get cold — using a slow cooker will keep it warm, gooey and delicious for your guests.</p>
<p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/slow-cooker-chocolate-fondue/18203/" target="_blank"><strong>Slow Cooker Chocolate Fondue</strong></a></p>

Slow Cooker Banana Upside Down Cake

<p>Rum-infused caramelized bananas are the star in this delicious flipped cake. Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or fresh whipped cream to make it even more finger-licking good.</p>
<p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/slow-cooker-banana-upside-down-cake/17468/" target="_blank"><strong>Slow Cooker Banana Upside Down Cake</strong></a></p>

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Slow-Cooker Brown Rice Pudding

<p>Desserts made in the slow cooker are a warm hug on a cold day. This whole grain pudding is not too sweet, begging for a little fresh fruit on top. Enjoy leftovers for breakfast or a snack the following day.</p>
<p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/slow-cooker-coconut-brown-rice-pudding/18204/" target="_blank"><strong>Slow-Cooker Brown Rice Pudding</strong></a></p>